Lester "Les" Graham, 81, of Rosewood Heights passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.  He was born January 28, 1943 in Wappapella, MO to Philip and Iva (Hale) Graham.  He served his Country in the United States Navy.  He married Vicki Harris January 10, 1970 in East Alton.  Les worked for 30 years at IBM until his retirement.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating in his free time.  Les will always be remembered for his kindness and giving nature.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vicki Graham of Rosewood Heights; sons, Mike Graham of Decatur, GA and Chris (Celeste) Graham of Glen Carbon and two grandchildren, Ashlee and Aiden Graham.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Wilma Johnson.

Visitation will from 10 a.m. until the time of services at noon on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.  Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.  Online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Community Hope Center.